Hybrid Transportation Engineer: Impactful Road & Transit

Placements24; The Islands (MS); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

P.Eng licensure support

Cutting-edge tech

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Transportation Engineer to join our client’s team in a hybrid role combining remote work with site visits. You will plan, design, and analyze roadways, intersections, and public transit systems, applying traffic engineering principles to improve mobility and safety across communities in South Africa and beyond.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree with a transportation focus, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in traffic analysis and modelling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Transportation Engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience in transportation planning and design.
• Proficiency with traffic analysis and modelling software.
• Knowledge of South African road design standards and traffic engineering practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both a remote and on-site capacity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic studies, capacity analyses, and safety assessments for transportation projects.
• Design transportation infrastructure, including road alignments, intersection layouts, and traffic control systems.
• Utilize traffic simulation software (e.g., VISSIM, SIDRA) for analysis and design validation.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications for transportation projects.
• Collaborate with government agencies, urban planners, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of sustainable transportation solutions and master plans.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Modelling software

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Tools

VISSIM

SIDRA

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Transportation Engineer to join our client’s team in a hybrid role combining remote work with site visits. You will plan, design, and analyze roadways, intersections, and public transit systems, applying traffic engineering principles to improve mobility and safety across communities in South Africa and beyond.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree with a transportation focus, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in traffic analysis and modelling